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Luther Williams 1906–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1906

Birth Location: Missouri

Death Date: 1961

Death Location: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA

Father:

Mother: Lucille Boyd

Spouse(s): Bertha Elkins

Children(s): D Williams, P Williams

The story of Luther Williams began in 1906 in Missouri. In 1930, Luther Williams resided in Decatur, Macon, Illinois. In 1935, Luther Williams resided in Decatur, Macon, Illinois. Luther Williams married Bertha May Elkins, and had children including D Bertha Williams, M Leana Williams, P Luther Williams. Luther Williams passed away in 1961 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Luther Williams began in 1906 in Missouri.
  • In 1930, Luther Williams resided in Decatur, Macon, Illinois.
  • In 1935, Luther Williams resided in Decatur, Macon, Illinois.
  • Luther Williams married Bertha May Elkins, and had children including D Bertha Williams, M Leana Williams, P Luther Williams.
  • Luther Williams passed away in 1961 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Luther Williams's Ancestors

Self
Luther Williams
1906–1961
Birth Place: Missouri
Parents
Lucille Boyd
1891–
Alabama
Grandparents
William Brown
1870–
Alabama
Mollie Brown
1871–
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Luther Williams's Descendants

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Luther Williams (abt 1906–1961) m. Bertha (May) Elkins (20 Jan 1911–6 Sep 1998)
  1. 1. D (Bertha) Williams 1935–2009
  2. 2. P (Luther) Williams 1933–1975

Luther Williams's Timeline

5 Records

1906
abt 1906
Birth of Luther Williams in Missouri
Missouri
1930
1930
Age 24
Luther Williams resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois
Decatur, Macon, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 29
Luther Williams resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois
Decatur, Macon, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 34
Luther Williams resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States
Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States
1961
1961
Age 55
Death of Luther Williams in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1906
    Event Place: Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T627_845; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 58-40
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: 538; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 293.0; FHL microfilm: 2340273
    [3] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: 538; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 293.0; FHL microfilm: 2340273

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T627_845; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 58-40

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T627_845; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 58-40

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1961
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

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